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[Proud violent zealot]

Hello everyone, i'm in 8th grade and this is my first time trying track.. for me right now, it's Wednesday, and my first day of track is next Monday... i'm terrified!!! I love sprinting.. but I just don't know if I can deal with the pressure of being in front of so many people! any advice...? sincerely, Terrified

Hey! I really glad you're joining track! Here's some advice:
-The practices are going to be hard at first, but don't give up! It'll get easier as you get more in shape.
-It doesn't matter what place you come in. You may not be a natural born runner. If you are, that's great! If not, continue working hard and concentrate on your times.
-When you are running, chances are, your team will also be running. They won't be watching you, they'll be concentrating on running.
-Your team won't judge how you do, just run your own race
-Have fun!

Don't be afraid to ask if you have any questions!

[~Wolfwind~]

Thank you so much! thats really helpful actually! the only awkward thing is that i sorrttta like someone im gunna be in Track with so im even more nervous....

[Proud violent zealot]

That's perfectly fine. If anything, track is a good opportunity to get to know him better . I've liked multiple people on my team and it only made my friendship with him stronger. Another thing, track is a good way to make new friends!

[~Wolfwind~]

haha that makes me feel better!

[Proud violent zealot]

Good! Tell me how your first practice goes!

[Rosalind]

Yay! Congrats for joining the team! All the things Proud said are perfect, I can't add anything other than enjoy yourself! c;

Guys guys guys I had my first meet today! I ran in the 300 meter hurdles and came in 2nd! 8D

[Luner_Fox12]

Like none of the above cause I suck at Track and field. I might be able to do the 100m but that's about it. Hurdles yah right I probably couldn't even jump them.

[Demisle]

Yay! Congrats for joining the team! All the things Proud said are perfect, I can't add anything other than enjoy yourself! c;

Guys guys guys I had my first meet today! I ran in the 300 meter hurdles and came in 2nd! 8D

Yaaaay! Go you!

Like none of the above cause I suck at Track and field. I might be able to do the 100m but that's about it. Hurdles yah right I probably couldn't even jump them.

I'm pretty uncoordinated and I can still get over them (If I have my glasses on. I have funky depth perception issues). Hurdling requires more endurance though.

Spring break workout time! Gotta work on that awkward trail leg! @_@

[iHeartChocolate]

It's Awesome to See a Track Discussion! I am a Hurdler and Sprinter!
It's Also Awesome to See So Many Hurdlers!

[~Wolfwind~]

I've got the countdown going: 3 days till my first day ever of track and field!